Another thing to keep in mind about Drummond: He is tall, agile, and a physical specimen. As his nbadraft.net profile says, he's a "man child". He is compared to Amar'e Stoudamire and Deandre Jordan by many people, but from reports I've read, he's a very likable and a hard-worker. Oh, and at 18 and 6-11, it's quite possible he'll add another inch or two.
IMO, the toughest spot to be in this draft is going to be #5. It seems that Davis is the slam-dunk #1, and however people want to arrange them, Robinson, Kidd-Gilchrist, and Drummond own the 2-4 spots (NBADraft.net has Barnes at 2, but that won't last). If we do get the Nets' pick this year, I bet that's where we end up--with the top players gone, and having to choose between Barnes, Sullinger, Jones, Lamb, etc. If that's the case, I hope they make the effort to trade up into the top 4.
the hyperbole from these draft sites is usually overwhelming, but their comps for the guys this year are a little more down to earth (and spot on) than i can ever remember there was a time when josh mcroberts comp was chris webber for gods sake anthony davis - marcus camby MKG - crash wallace TRob - patrick patterson? harrison bergeron barnes - luol deng drummond - deandre jordan best draft in years?
They started scaling back the comparisons in the past couple years and are much more conservative with them. I remember when Rudy was the next Ginobili and Gerald Green the next T-Mac. I think now they do it more about who's game they resemble rather than how good they can be. Robinson compared to Patterson is kind of a joke, in fact I think that comparisons been there for a couple years.
if anything, i think this draft is very deep, there are going to be alot of good players picked in the 10-20 range...but a little short on star power imo
Similar styles is what they're getting at. Clones they are not. I think MKG will be better because he has a hunger to win and doesnt' coast.
That's what I'm talking about. Is a young Gerald Wallace worth #2? I love Wallace and always a fan of his game, but I think #2 picks would turn a franchise around. Maybe there are 1-2 franchise turners, while there is a long list of solid role players (3rd-4th) option types.
Agreed, which is great for complementing a player, but isn't ideal for a total scrap it down and rebuild.
Depends on where you look. http://hoopshype.com/draft.htm Anthony Davis - Kevin Garnett Andre Drummond - Amare Stoudemire Jeremy Lamb - Reggie Miller Arnett Moultrie (who?) - Jermaine O'Neal Bradley Beal - Ray Allen
haha, no, i was just musing on the fact that nbadraft.net doesnt have any "kobe bryant" comps this year
Anthony Davis - Bill Russell Thomas Robinson - Antonio McDyess Andre Drummond - (taller) Derrick Favors Bradley Beal - Eric Gordon Source: <---This guy
